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flow·er  (flouər)
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Tweet n. 1. a. The reproductive structure of angiosperms, characteristically having either specialized male or female organs or both male and female organs, such as stamens and a pistil, enclosed in an outer envelope of petals and sepals. b. Such a structure having showy or colorful parts; a blossom. c. A flower head. 2. A plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms. 3. The condition or a time of having developed flowers: The azaleas were in full flower. 4. The period of highest development or greatest vigor. See Synonyms at bloom1. 5. The highest example or best representative: the flower of our generation. 6. A natural development or outgrowth: "His attitude was simply a flower of his general good nature" (Henry James). 7. flowers Chemistry A fine powder produced by condensation or sublimation of a compound. v. flow·ered, flow·er·ing, flow·ers v.intr. 1. To produce a flower or flowers; blossom. 2. To develop naturally or fully; mature: His artistic talents flowered early. v.tr. To decorate with flowers or with a floral pattern. [Middle English flour, from Old French flor, from Latin flōs, flōr-; see bhel-3 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] flower·er n. flower·less adj.  (click for a larger image) flower |
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